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Bird Count being held Dec. 22
Above: Ashcroft Communities in Bloom presents Council with their national first place trophy. CiB chair Andrea Walker (red) with committee members Ina Gory, Shirlee Johnson, Dave Gory and Marijke Stott presents the tropy to Mayor Andy Anderson and councillors Jerry Fiddick, Alice Durksen, Helen Kormendy and Doreen Lambert for display in the Village Office.
Beautiful towns Right: Cache Creek CiB chair Carmen Ranta presents the Village with the prize for Best Landscaped community for display in the Village Office. Mayor John Ranta and Coun. Herb Hofer and Coun. Lisa Dafoe (left) who is also on the CiB committee, offer their congratulations.
The annual Bird Count in Ashcroft/Cache Creek is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 22. Once again, we will have the support and expertise of Karl Ricker from Whistler and Bert Parke from Logan Lake. Experts and amateurs alike are invited to take part. Come on out for an invigorating and interesting day of “citizen science” as participants search outside on foot and by car for any and all birds in their specific “circle”. Participants will meet at 8 am at the OK Stop in Ashcroft to fortify with coffee and to organize teams. Binoculars and a bird identification book are helpful but not necessary. Dress for spending a few hours outside in Winter temperatures. Expertise in identifying birds is not necessary, as amateurs are paired up with more seasoned birders. Enthusiasm and a good “eye” for spotting birds is all that is necessary. The Bird Count is held all over North America and the world and collects valuable statistics on the state of our winter bird populations for such organizations as Bird Studies Canada. Volunteer bird counters are a key element in tracking bird population trends. This is a small commitment of time and a fun way to get some fresh air, meet other birders and add the names of our communities to worldwide bird statistics.
Icy hill stops trucks Area drivers were reminded that winter conditions apply once again to local roads when snow and gusty winds on Monday night caused problems for truckers on the Hwy 1 hill by the Ghost of Walhachin pullout. Police were called out at 9:14 pm on Nov. 18 for a report of a jackknifed truck at the bottom of the hill. The trucker had righted his rig by the time police arrived, but there were four westbound transport trucks in total who were unable to make it up the hill due to very slippery conditions. After an hour of rerouting traffic around them, the trucks were chained up and all made it up the hill without further incident. The following morning at 7:24 am, police attended a single car accident on Hwy 1 by Venables Valley Rd. after a Honda Civic rolled off the icy highway, coming to rest on its wheels. The 29 year old Kamloops driver was uninjured.
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Nov. 12 at 2:48 pm police attended a domestic dispute at the request of a woman whose neighbour had called asking for help. The 21 year old Cache Creek woman said her 30 year old common law husband was throwing things around and yelling. Police arrived as the man was attempting to leave. They determined that no assault had taken place and that no one, including their three month old baby, had been injured. Nor was there any damage to their apartment as it was also determined that the only thing that he was throwing around were his clothes as he packed his bags with the purpose of leaving permanently. No charges were laid and he was allowed to leave.
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then black ice, causing the car to leave the highway and tumble down a 75foot embankment where it ended up on its roof. The roads were sanded at the time, but still slippery, and the car had winter tires on it. The driver, a 55 year old Kamloops man, was taken to Kamloops’ hospital with minor injuries.
“Grandson” scam
Nov. 13 at 9:10 pm a 93 year old Ashcroft woman advised RCMP that she had received a suspicious phone call from a young man claiming to be her grandson and that he was in trouble and needed money. She said she gave the caller minimal information and then immediately phoned the police. She was advised that this is a well-known scam aimed at senior citizens.
Unfriendly house mates
Nov. 14 at 10 am a 42 year old Lillooet woman attended the Detachment to ask for assistance in retrieving her belongings from a residence on the Ashcroft Reserve where she had been living. She advised that another resident told her she would not be allowed Wild off-roading Nov. 13 at 6:40 am police were back in. Police attended while she called to a single vehicle accident on gatherered her personal items withHwy 97C on the Bar Q Hill where a out incident as the room mate in quessouthbound 2009 Ford Focus, heading tion was not there. The following day, towards Logan Lake, hit a no post and the room mate, a 23 year old woman, called to complain that police had broken into her residence and that the Lillooet woman Coming to the Cache Creek had taken some of her belongCommunity Hall • November 29, 2013 ings. The Lillooet woman, ½ Day (2½ Hours) Workshop however, had a key, and she Laughter is Good Medicine entered with the permission 2 - 4 pm • Tickets $15 of another resident, a 26 year 1 Hour Comedy Show old woman. She was advised (Family Version) 7 - 8 pm to pursue the matter in court Tickets in Advance $23 if she believed that a theft had $25.00 At Door taken place.
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Cricket Anyone? We are in the process of putting a Spring to Summer Cricket circuit together which will play matches in the canyon communities…which would include Lytton, Spences Bridge, Ashcroft, Cache Creek with the possibility of adding a couple more communities. Initial response has been incredibly positive both from a player standpoint, community participation and corporate sponsorship. Please email myself if interested in participating as a player, a corporate sponsor, umpire or would like to be a member of our executive committee. We envision three matches in each community running from April until August. Ideally we will have four teams with one game a week, rotating communities. The format would include a short Cricket Clinic before the match…(rules, equipment, etc.) We would also hope to have a tea and goodie break during the match. The local Lions Club or Fire Department could hopefully provide a concession. Lots to talk about…if interested please email or call… steverice53@msn.com 250-458-2379
Swerved for deer
Nov. 14 at 6:30 pm police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 by Wastech where a 32 year old Ashcroft man rolled his 1989 Chev Cavalier down the embankment after swerving for a deer. He was bleeding from the head and transported to Kamloops hospital for teatment of nonlife-threatening injuries.
Playing chicken
Nov. 15 at 1:30 pm police attended a single vehicle accident on Hwy 1 at Juniper Beech where a westbound 2010 Honda Fit suddently cut across the oncoming lane of traffic, hit the shoulder and flipped twice, ending up on its roof. The driver, a 54 year old Vernon woman, had to be extracted from her car by Ashcroft Fire Dept. She was taken to Kamloops hospital for treament of lacerations to her head and complaining of back pain. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Just a scratch
Nov. 15 at 9:40 pm police attended a minor fender bender in the Chevron parking lot after a 23 year old Likely man, driving a Chev pickup, bumped into a parked Ford Taurus owned by a 63 year old Cache Creek woman. The woman insisted that the drivers wait until police arrived, which was an hour later, so that they could observe the damage. They had already exchanged information for insurance and were told there was nothing more that police could do.
A lesson in making threats
Nov. 15 at 6:10 pm police received a call from a 45 year old Kamloops woman who said that her 47 year old estranged husband had threatened her new boyfriend, saying that he would “teach the new man a lesson”. The husband was located at his Cache Creek residence and advised that he didn’t mean to harm anyone. He was warned to choose his words more carefully.
Missing Banff man
Nov. 15 at 8 pm police received a request from Banff RCMP to assist them in finding a missing man, 18 year old Justin Kobelitch. He was last seen in Surrey, but his debit card was used twice at the Royal Bank in Cache Creek on Nov. 13 around 4:14-4:30 am. Kobelitch was driving a Subaru Imprezza, but he may have left the area by now.
If I had a hammer...
Nov. 16 at 6:12 am police were notified of a single vehicle accident that occurred on Hwy 1 somewhere around Cache Creek. The 37 year old North Vancouver man advised that he used a hammer to extricate himself from his Ford F-350 truck. The roads were icy and slippery at the time, but the man was not injured.
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ONE from Cache Creek & ONE from Ashcroft Submit your choice by Dec. 12th to Ashcroft/Cache Creek Rotary Club PO Box 11, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 Or via email to kweigel@interiorsavings.com To nominate a worthy citizen please submit a short summary of the work that they have done and please include your name and contact information as well.
Snowy crash
Nov. 18 police were advised of a two vehicle accident that occured on the 16th on Barnes Lake Rd. near the YD Ranch after a 54 year old Ashcroft man driving his pickup on the snowy roads accidentally slid into a parked pickup owned by 33 year old Cache Creek man, causing about $6,000 damage. There were no injuries, but it was reported for ICBC.
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Christmas traditions make for a welcoming afternoon The Seniors held their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar in the Ashcroft Seniors Centre last Saturday. The tables were filled, but the baked goods and bazaar tables were looking a little “sold out” by the end of the afternoon.
Christmas lights and music in Cache Creek The Cache Creek Christmas Singalong and Winter Lights Appreciation is back for a second year on Dec. 19. The event began last year, organized by the Cache Creek Beautification Society and Communities in Bloom committee, as a way of recognizing all of the residents who took the time to decorate their homes for Christmas. From there it grew into an event with music as the Desert Bells Handbell Choir decided to come and play several Christmas numbers, also a jazz band and a recorder-playing duo. Later in the evening, Mayor John Ranta with his daughters Katherine and Elizabeth led everyone in the Community Hall in the singing of several traditional and popular Christmas songs. And just as that was ending, Santa made a surprise visit and thrilled all of the children who were present. Oh yes, and over 50 appreciation certificates were given out to people in Cache Creek who had taken the time to decorate their homes and spread the joy of Christmas to others. The event is free and so are the hot beverages and snacks. There will be an optional donation jar at the front door and all donations go to help the handbell choir. Doors at the Community Hall open at 7 pm and music begins soon afterwards. The Winter Lights Appreciation is not a competition. There are no judes. It is simply our way of saying “thank you” to those who spuced up their homes.
Everybody who is nominated gets a certificate, which will be handed out at the Dec. 19 event. Nominations are easy! You can nominate yourself, or you can nominate a neighbour, or you can nominate someone on the other side of town! Call Carmen Ranta, chair of the Beautification Society and the CiB committee at 457-9119 and tell her you would like to nominate “so-and-so”. You’ll need to give her a complete name, address and phone number for your nominee. The Christmas decorations don’t have to be grand or state of the art or artfully arranged - the Rule is, if You like them, then nominate them! Cache Creek residents don’t limit their enthusiasm for decorating to Christmas only. Although we aren’t handing out any certificates for it, we would like to recognize a few residents who went out of their way to make Halloween fun and exciting for everyone who stopped by. Barb
and Dave Clark’s wicked Hallowe’en decorations on Sunvalley Cres. get wilder every year and really stop the traffic. Alex and Robin Ekering also put out some great spooky decorations, as did Jenn Gross who lives down by the Cache Creek park. Thank you to everyone who channel their enthusiasm into making special oc-
casions even more special for everyone. Winter Light nominations close on Sat., Dec. 15, so make sure you call in your nominations by that date. Nominees will be contacted, but everyone is invited to the singalong and musical event on Dec. 19 at 7 pm in the Cache Creek Community Hall. Submitted
Above is Novice goalie Waylon Hoggard. Left of the article below is Holden Kinvig (#17) with Jacob Aie (#16) behind him and Trinity Thomas (#18) to his right. Photos: Diana Hoggard
Novices played well last weekend The Ashcroft Ninja’s (Novice) played their first game of the season at home against the Logan Lake Blazers on Saturday Nov. 16. They all played hard and had lots of fun!! Logan Lake has great group of hockey players and we look forward to a rematch with the Blazers on Nov. 30 in Logan Lake. The team is playing really well this year and we are very proud of our players ... Goalie #10 Waylon Hoggard Forward lines ... #8 Cimarone Minnabarriet #19 Kheller Ouellette #1 Lyric Antoine #18 Trinity Thomas #17 Holden Kinvig #12 Dallon Tomey #15 Erika Ignace #4 Shawn Minnabarriet #6 Carter Billingsley #9 Joshua Adamson Defence ... #16 Jacob Aie #3 Cashtin Minnabarreit #7 Kylie Isnardy #11 Sierra Duncan #5 Louis Minnabarriet #2 Emma Antoine A Big Thank you to all the support we had in the stands at last week’s game! Come out and watch the kids play at their next home game on Sat., Dec. 7 at 9:30 am. If you’re looking for more minor hockey action sooner than that, come and watch the Atoms play Clearwater on Sun., Nov. 24 at 12:30 pm, or the Pee Wee Girls against Lillooet on Sun., Dec. 1 at 12:30 pm. Diana Hoggard
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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood... Reconnecting with some very old (we’re talking 30-plus years ago) school acquaintances earlier this week, I am at once in awe of the network power of the internet, and also of how the choices we make early in life can lead us down an entirely different and sometimes very unpleasant - pathway. Some would say, “There but for the Grace of God go I,” and others might say, “I’m glad I got out of there while I still could!” It reinforces once again that the choices we make early in life make a huge difference on what comes later. Choices such as whether to apply onself to schoolwork or to skip school and spend time hanging out. Whether to adopt a dilligent work ethic or to go from one minimum wage paying job to the next. Whether to start a family early or do some travellling and perhaps take some time to mature. Even the choice to eat well and exercise or to consume lots of fast foods. Most teenagers don’t consider the options they have, so it’s up to the adults around them to point these things out. Unfortunately, many adults don’t equate where they are in life to the choices they’ve made in the past. Especially if they aren’t happy with their life. It’s almost always someone else’s fault. It gets harder to change direction, the older we get. We take on responsibilities that we can’t shrug off and we get used to a certain lifestyle. An individual has an easier time changing direction than a transport truck does. I read the occasional study that concludes that children raised in poverty will often consume a diet primarily of junkfood, suffer mental health issues, turn to a life of crime, etc. Having grown up in what we called then a low-middle class neighbourhood, I observed children growing up without loving parents often made poor choices early in life. Money had little to do with it. So, if I were to pick out something that I had in life from Day One that not all of my friends did, it would be my two loving, hard-working parents. Even though they couldn’t make our choices for us, their love made all the difference in our decisions.
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Doggy etiquette on The Dunes Dear Editor Ashcroft is very fortunate to have a large open area which we refer to as the Dunes where residents (and visitors) can allow their four legged friends to burn off of their energies as well as try to help papa stay a bit healthier as well. I have been walking our two large dogs out in the dunes for over 15 years now. It has become very apparent over the last few months that the numbers of dog walkers has doubled. Most are very considerate, pleasant, and a joy to meet with. However, there always are a number of people for whatever reason seem hell-bent on causing what could be a disaster with terrible results for all sides. It is not my intention, nor my objective, to impose any rules of any type on any two- or four-legged critters that enjoy this area! I simply offer this perspective with the hope it will avert an accident sometime down the road. I cannot count the times that, as we walked our dogs unleashed, we have suddenly encountered another pet owner coming towards us, also with their pet unleashed. I make a mad dash to call my dogs and place them on leashes, while the other owner smiles sweetly and offers “Oh Fluffy’s friendly - he won’t harm anyone.” Please don’t assume that the
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Lee and Sandra Desmarais Ashcroft
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Christmas music every which way you like it Spaghetti Dinner/Fundraiser tonight in Ashcroft
The Ashcroft branding committee is hosting another great Spaghetti Dinner and Fundraiser tonight, Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Ashcroft Community Hall. Doors open a 5 pm, Supper starts at 6. Sit down to a great meal with neighbours and friends and feast on a delicious all-you-can-eat meal of spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. There will be spaghetti sauce for both meat-lovers and vegetarians. A Silent and Live Auction will take place with all proceeds going to next summer’s Ashcroft Wellness Festival July 18-20, 2014. Tickets available at Community Futures and the Ashcroft Bakery. Discounts for families.
The Riv Tiki Lounge Open Mic this Friday
Come on down and show your talent at the Tiki Lounge Open Mic night! Are you a Musician, Comedian, Singer, Guitarist, Juggler? The Tiki Lounge is back with an ‘Open Mic’ with your host, Nadine Davenport this month on Friday, Nov. 22. The Tiki Lounge at The Riv also presents another great ‘feature’ night on Nov. 29 with local singer Nadine Davenport. The stage will be shared by local guest musicians and singers. Expect some familiar originals, cover tunes and maybe even.. yes, Christmas carols!! Come support some great live local music...why not come down early and order dinner or appetizers from The Riverside Restaurant. Pass the hat donations encouraged. For more info and to sign up call (250) 457-1145 or visit them on Facebook. Every year, The Riv also plays host to Ashcroft’s’ Alumni ‘Homecoming’. Join your old high school friends and families on Saturday, Dec. 23 - don’t miss your chance to meet up and catch up on old times during the holidays. The night features Karaoke with Dj Tracey Model starting at 8 pm.
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ble (piano, flute, clarinet and opera vocal) in February at St Albans in Ashcroft. The Desert Bells Handbell Choir which is also under the direction of Carmen Ranta, Nadine will be performing a variety of Davenport lovely Christmas Carols. creativecurrent@ The Desert Bells Handbell telus.net Choir will also be performing at: the Cache Creek Elementary School on Thursday Nov. Community Pot-Luck and Festival of Baskets on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 28 at 2:15 pm; in Kamloops, at the United Church on Saturday Nov. 30 5:30-7:30 pm. BYOB = Bring your own Baskets with the Kamloops Handbell choirs at - share stories from 6:30-7:30 pm. All 2 pm and at the Cache Creek Community Hall Thursday Dec. 19 at 7 pm. welcome! The Bell Choir has 12 ringers who ring three and a half octaves of bells. Community Christmas Choral They are an inter generational handConcert and Sing along Dec. 14 The Sage Sound Singers Commun- bell choir, with members from age 9 to ity Choir & the Desert Bells Handbell senior, and practice weekly through the Choir will be performing a very special fall and spring at Cache Creek ElemenCommunity Christmas Choral Concert tary School. and Sing Along. Come and enjoy an array of beautiful harmonies and sounds. Holiday Train features Matt Dusk Plus, join in on a Community Sing- & Melanie Doane The CP Holiday Train will be stopAlong to close out the show. This year, the performance will be ping in Ashcroft on Saturday, Dec. 14, a matinee on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the with a wonderful show of lights and Ashcroft Elementary School. Doors fabulous live entertainment. as well as open at 1:30 pm and concert starts at much needed support to our local Food 2 pm. Admission is by donation at the Bank. The train is scheduled to arrive at 9 pm and Melanie Doane and Matt door. Look for posters around town. The Sage Sound Singers is a 21 Dusk will perform. Mark your calenpiece choral group, conducted by Car- dars now to attend this annual event. For the 14th year, the CP Rail Holimen Ranta with accompaniment by pianist Dimiter Terziev. Its Musical day Train will journey across six CanDirector, Michelle Reid has selected a adian provinces in it’s goal is to throw mixture of popular and seasonal pieces the focus on the important job of lofood that will surely get you into the holiday cal spirit. From contemporary folk, trad- banks, and to itional and Christmas standards to an support loleadold rock roll medley and much, much cal ers in fightmore. The event will also include the duo ing hunger in of Carmen Ranta (saxophone) and their neighDimiter Terziev (piano) and a solo set bourhoods. from Dimiter, who just released a solo All food and CD of classical works entitled Anger money raised at each stop and Hope. Tickets will also be available for his staying in that Concert Series performance in the New Year with a quartet of amazing classical See CURRENT on p. 6 musicians – the Paws & Tales Ensem-
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Drivers who kill cyclists need to face charges This summer I went on a memorial ride for a fellow cyclist from Kamloops who was killed while riding home from work. This man was doing his part to stay “green” and fit by riding his bicycle to work and back. With over 100 cyclists joining in, I knew this made an impact. The driver who hit him apparently thought he was far enough over to the left to get by him and ran over him instead. As far as I know, the driver was not charged with anything. I’m sure his insurance will go up though, ICBC has a business to run. I’ve been on the same stretch of road that man was killed probably 50 times. In spots, the shoulder is very narrow. There is plenty of room to put four lanes of traffic for vehicles, but only about one foot for cyclists on the right side of the white line. You can wear hivis clothing, have flashing lights, ride in a small pack, but none of this will help you if someone driving is simply not paying attention. I spent some time looking up the laws regarding where a cyclist is supposed to ride in BC. Basically it says that a cyclist should ride as far to the right as safely possible, without riding in the dirt of the shoulder. Motor-
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noticed that all around us they have been putting nice smooth pavement right up to the white line? The reason I heard was “it’s cheaper”. I’m definitely not saying that cyclists are never at fault. I’ve seen them riding with no helmet, riding the wrong way down the highway, riding at night with nothing for visibility, running stop signs or stop lights. And sometimes, accidents simply happen, and the cyclist was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. This is what I think should happen when a motorist kills someone riding their bike... The first thing for punishment is go to that person’s house with the police and knock on the door. Then tell the family that their dad or mom won’t be coming home because “I (insert lame excuse here)”. That might help change things. Second is that person should be charged with vehicular manslaughter. Until then, if you are a cyclist or plan on taking up cycling, stay as visible as possible, follow the rules of the road, and kiss your family goodbye every time you go for a ride.
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man print of a Grizzly (thanks support the SBCC! Donations of items to Gail and Grant Neidig), a for sale and baking can be dropped off comfy solid maple glider chair Nov. 29 from 2–5, or the Nov. 30 from (thanks to Slim McKillican), 1-3. Admission is by a Christmas Food in Spences Bridge a cute set of vintage snowmen Hamper donation please. decoration, a heavy duty comContinued on p. 9 pressor (thanks to John Nottly) Mavourneen and so much more, Varcoe-Ryan you must come and check it out! Of course our Christmas Bazaar coming raffle tickets will be on sale together though the bazaar and will be There are snowflakes fluttering drawn at 7 pm. You could win around threatening to accumulate; it a lovely framed cross-stitched feels very wintery. It’s a good setting picture of a man and his dog for the Christmas Bazaar. in the snow – must be seen to Everything is lined up ready to be appreciated - (created and Mauve Friday is Coming. go for Nov. 30. We are trying a NEW donated by the talented Carol Black Friday will never be the same. time this year so please take note; 4 -7 Madden), tickets for two to pm. Plan on having a bite to eat from a dinner show at the Packing the concession as it’s over the dinner House (donated by the Packhour. Several tables have been rented, ing House), $50 cash (doMauve Friday is Coming. so there will be a variety of crafts and nated by Marlyn and Doug Black Friday will never be the same. items to choose from. Wyatt-Purden), gift certificate Unchanged is the ever popular bake for Stein Valley Peoples Drug table – get there when the doors open Mart in Lytton, and a Rolgear for the best in baked goods! It’s always ratchet screwdriver! Thanks so fun to poke around the second hand much to all who’ve donated! table – one man’s garbage is another The Christmas bazaar is the man’s treasure! The kids love the en- major fundraiser of the Comtertaining variety table – try your hand munity Club with the funds at drawing the right numbered paper raised going towards Hallowto correspond with the item of your een, Easter, and Christmas choice! gatherings for children and We already have some fantastic community members alike, as items for the silent and live auction; well as insuring and heating A beautifully framed Robert Bate- the hall. Please come out and
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Nov. 21 - Spaghetti Dinner/Auction fundraiser for the 2014 Ashcroft Wellness Festival. Tickets available at Ashcroft Bakery, Sun Country and Cache Creek Jade Shoppe. Nov. 29 - Cache Creek Beautification Society meeting at noon in the Village Office. New members always welcome. Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 - Ashcroft Curling Club’s Men’s and Ladies’ Joint Bonspiels. Great prizes and fun times! For info call Ashcroft Curling Club at (250) 453-2341, Barb Hodder at (250) 453-9286, or Janet Quesnel at (250) 453-9665. Nov. 30 - Spences Bridge Christmas Bazaar, 4–7 pm in Clemes Hall on Hwy 8. Crafts, baking, second hand treasures, auction, raffle and concession. Table rental available, call 458-2282. Dec. 8 - Annual Kinsmen Family “Christmas Turkey” Bingo. Sunday Dec. 8, Cache Creek Community Hall. Doors open at 10:00 am, bingo starts at 11:0 am. Proceeds to local Kinsmen charities and partners.
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Time to change the channel
I was lazy last weekend. I didn’t plan to be and I didn’t schedule for it. In fact, I had every intention of getting a bunch of things done and I also arranged to meet some friends at an anniversary party. But when the weekend arrived, I didn’t want to do anything or go anywhere. “You’ve been working too hard,” my husband said. “You’ve burned yourself out.” It’s true. I have. I’ve also been under a tremendous amount of pressure professionally and personally. All I wanted to do was lay low and recoup. I watched television, read magazines, and ate too much junk food. I also slept. Much more
than usual. Aside from the bad eating, my reaction to the stress wasn’t typical and I felt like I should be doing things differently. Maybe talking things out, or writing things out, or at least sweating them out in the gym. But I didn’t do any of that. Once the weekend ended, I woke up with the realization that I was right on deadline: I had to write this column immediately. It wasn’t Monday morning like it seemed. Since it had been a long weekend, it was actually Tuesday. I felt like I’d lost a day in my negative haze. There would be no more laying on the couch watching other people’s work or ly-
ON A BRIGHTER NOTE LORI WELBOURNE loriwelbourne.com ing on the bed reading about other people’s lives. I would have to sit in an upright position at my desk and try to conjure up something interesting to write about in my completely uninterested state of being. Yet again I was reminded of why having a back-up story or two is a great idea. I also recalled something that my former boss brought up when I first proposed
this “On a Brighter Note” column almost five years ago. “Won’t you run out of positive things to write about?” he had asked. I felt like calling him and answering: “Yes, yes I will.” At the time, that seemed impossible. After his unconvinced response to my idea, I sat down with a coffee and easily came up with over one hundred future
topic ideas just like that. But a funny thing happens when you’re living life and you go into a self-induced shut-down mode: your freedom to express yourself can all of a sudden feel less than free. And your eagerness to look for the silver lining in every experience can occasionally dissipate. But that’s the ebb and flow of life. Some days we’re happy and we feel like we’re walking on air. Other days we’re glum and feel weighed down by stress and strain.
Yes, attitude can play a major part in us shaking off dark feelings when they arise, and usually I’ll do whatever it takes to cast them aside and get on with life. This time, though, I decided to stay stuck in the muck for a while. I surrendered to the blues while thinking of one of my favourite quotes from my mother-in-law: “This too shall pass.” One of my best friends also sent me some words of wisdom in a text that simply said: “If ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work, don’t
worry. The alphabet has 25 more letters.” The note came out of the blue, unsolicited and without her knowing anything about what I was going through or thinking about. Reading it was a gift. I typed it out and hung it at my desk. And now that I’ve written this column, I’ll get working on ‘Plan B.’ Or whatever letter I happen to be on now. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
November 2013 • Week 4 ARIES - It’s never too late to get healthy, Aries. Find time for some exercise and replace some calorie-laden foods with fruits and vegetables. You will appreciate having an extra hop in your step.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a week of passion and romance awaits you and your special someone. Everything you do draws the attention of others. So make it work to your advantage.
We would like to thank all of those who took part in our Remembrance Day Ceremonies The Communities of Ashcroft & Cache Creek Mayors Andy Anderson & John Ranta & Council Members The Volunteer Firefighters • The RCMP Frank Mireau • 347 RCSCC Avenger Bill Perry - set up of equipment Rev. Lois Petty The people and businesses who purchased wreaths and crosses, all those who joined in our parade and cenotaph ceremonies, and all those who wore poppies
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it can be challenging to get your head wrapped around certain tasks. Somehow you will manage to pull everything together and get everything accomplished. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, maintain your focus in the coming week no matter how difficult that proves to be. Personal concerns may have you reeling, but your heightened focus will serve you well. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have something on your mind, but now is not the time to share such concerns. Do your best to solve a problem on your own, but rely on the advice of others if need be. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, do your best to avoid being let down by the negative attitudes of others. Friends or coworkers may just be in a bad mood, but that does not mean you need to be. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a little extra concentration will find you tackling your workload with time to spare. Commit your time now and enjoy the time to take things slow later in the week. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, signficant changes are afoot and you are not quite sure how to prioritize your goals. Enjoy the change, but make use of down time to reestablish your priorities.
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SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, though a pressing issue in your relationship may seem like it needs immediate attention, you have a lot of time to work through any issues.
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CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your normally conservative approach won’t work this week. You have to take a couple of chances, or you won’t accomplish much of anything. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have only a few days to learn some new procedures at work. It is natural to feel nervous, but put aside those feelings and concentrate on the tasks at hand.
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This is a very busy time of year with all the Christmas events, but make sure you mark your calendar for the Dec. 8 Community Christmas potluck luncheon! Cook’s Ferry Band and the SBCC partner for this event every year to bring us all together to share a meal and celebrate the season. The turkeys and hams are provided, but please bring a veggie, salad, or dessert to round out the meal. Door prizes and carol singing, visiting and lots of laughs - Santa will be attending as well, so you’d better be nice! We start at noon in the Cook’s Ferry gym.
Ham and Turkey Bingos
Next up is the ham and turkey bingo on Dec. 13 at Clemes Hall. Early bird starts at 6:30. This is a very popular event with folks coming from surrounding communities to try their hand at winning a Christmas turkey or ham, so best be there early for a seat! There will be a concession supplying the usual treats to keep you sustained through the evening.
New Years celebration
Planning is underway for the annual New Year’s Eve dance – great dancing music by Dj Tracie, fabulous nibblies all night, bubbly and noisemakers and midnight, all designed to make ringing in the New Year in Spences Bridge a blast! Watch for tickets to be on sale soon.
Breaking glass
The New Horizon’s Seniors group has been very busy this fall. As I mentioned last month, the mask making workshop was so much fun. Then, later in October a group of 10 went up to hang out with horses for the day. Everyone I spoke to really enjoyed the day long field trip. The verdict is out on the actual “healing” the horses provided, but all agreed that the horses were so relaxed and that it spread to everyone else. I also heard that the lunch was fantastic. This was a day that brought together folks from the community who might not usually spend the day together as they learned something new. Currently, the group is in the midst of a glass mosaic project. Many folks gathered and worked together to design
Next meeting
Next SBCC meeting is Dec. 11 at 7 pm in Clemes Hall – Everyone is not only welcome, but encouraged to attend! Any questions about anything the SBCC is doing – feel free to call Mavourneen 4582282.
an image reflective of the community. Emergency preparedness Again, individuals are getting to know Our Fire Chief Arnie Oram reported each other better as they learn from each to the SBCC that the Fire Dept. is looking other and together. I stopped by to see into purchasing a new fire truck. He also people enjoying breaking glass into little reported that there were 23 call squares, I haven’t seen the project since outs to date this year, but most of William (Bill) Butler the gluing had begun, but I look forward those were First Responder calls. May 24, 1942 - November 12, 2013 to observing the progress and of course Chief Oram spoke of heading Bill left this world suddenly the completed piece which will be public- up an Emergency Preparedness after a lengthy illness. He ly displayed for all to enjoy. leaves behind to cherish committee. Please watch for posthis memory, his wife There was a good turnout at the last ers for meeting dates and considSandy, brothers Bob New Horizon’s monthly dinner which er joining Arnie to plan for the un(Julie) and Gary (Helen), was held at Clemes Hall. The food was thinkable! The SBCC really appresons Rob and Ryan (Amber),grandchildren outstanding, and the laughs were non- ciates the updates provided at our Chrystal, Larry, and Jennifer; stop as the group learned about and par- meeting, and would like to thank as well as step-son, Kelly ticipated in some improvisation theatre the fire dept. for all their volunteer (Maria),step-grandchildren Shelby, Luke, Tanis, Leah and games. The next pot luck dinner is sched- duties in our community, includJason, step-great-grandson Caleb, uled for Wed. Nov.27 in the Cook’s Ferry ing taking care of the fantastic fireand many other family members and friends. Gym at 5 pm. The theme for this dinner works display on Halloween! Bill and Sandy moved to Ashcroft area in 1985 and is basketry – from anywhere. established Mesa Studio on Tingley Street which grew into a prosperous pottery business which employed Bring a favourite basket For Sale several people and shipped product across the country and share the style, history, for 12 years. They then purchased property on Highway Candy vending machine business in or story of where it came 1 and built Coyote Corner, a retail store that also sold Ashcroft and Boston Bar areas. excellent fudge, which had many repeat customers from. Join us as we learn both locally and from afar and which was operating 40 x 25¢ candy vending machines from each other and share a for 12 years. Bill and Sandy retired to Ashcroft in 2012. and 1 soda pop vending machine meal and a few laughs. And Bill loved playing blackjack, golf, and watching football, 15 locations that can take baseball and poker on TV with a full bowl of popcorn of course any food item that and Duffer on his lap. 1 day per month of your time. you are able to contribute to Excellent spare time business for No service at Bill’s request. In lieu of flowers please the dinner is appreciated. make a donation to BC Childrens’ Hospital Foundation extra money.
Soup Day back at the School
The Soup Day at Clemes Hall seemed to not be very well attended, and the feedback was that folks preferred going to the old school. So, after meeting with the Spences Bridge Improvement District where it was decided to lower the fee for using the building, the decision is to move Soup Day back to the old school. Therefore, starting Nov. 20 every Wednesday will see Soup Day at the old school at noon. Please see Carol Madden at the Post office if you’d like to sign up for making the soup one day. Thank-you so much to Carol for taking on the organization of this weekly get together.
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The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola (TNRD) and Cariboo (CRD) Regional Districts hereby give notice that they will hold a joint delegated Public Hearing in the 70 Mile Corral Motel & Restaurant • 1549 Highway 97N, 70 Mile House, BC, to consider proposed TNRD Bylaw 2432, 2013 and CRD Bylaw 4853, 2013. Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. What are the changes in the proposed Bylaws? Section 20.1 Riparian Development Permit (DP) Area, of the current Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan, is proposed to be as follows: 1. lands within 100 metres instead of 250 metres of the natural boundary of specified lakes be subject to DP 2. clarify the extent or scope of activities that trigger DP application (e.g. minor soil disruption such as hand digging for a fence would be waived); 3. adding numbering to this section for ease of reference and for future amendments; and Additionally the proposed bylaws shall: 4. correct Schedule “I”, map of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs), with regards to TNRD listed/ protected species; 5. exclude the Unsurveyed Crown land lying between District Lots 4508 & 1906, lying east of the south limit of District Lot 4524, from the CRD subject plan area; and 6. assign designations to the following properties within the CRD: Remainder of District Lot 4494, LLD &, Remainder of District Lot 4486, LLD &, SE ¼ of District Lot 4494, LLD & Remainder of District Lot 4485, LLD. All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing may mail, email, hand deliver or fax submissions to either Regional District office, provided that all submissions are received prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 26th day of November, 2013. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. How do I get more information? Copies of the proposed Bylaws may be inspected between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the CRD office, 180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, OR 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.at the TNRD office, #300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, Monday to Friday except Statutory Holidays from November 6, 2013 until November 26, 2013. No representations will be received by the Boards of Directors after the Public Hearing has been concluded. For more information contact: R. Sadilkova Karen Moores Director of Development Services, TNRD Manager of Development Services, CRD 250-377-8673 • Fax 250-372-5048 250-392-3351 • Fax 250-392-3812 planning@tnrd.ca • www.tnrd.ca planning@crd.bc.ca • www.cariboord.bc.ca
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... Past, Present & Beyond Without a trace - Pt. 1: Mrs. Young
fact remains that a woman on a “short walk” near her farm disappeared so utterly and completely that a team of searchers looking for her over the course of several days found no trace of her. It gives an idea of the terrain, and the immensity of it, that is almost incomprehensible unless you have seen it up close. Wander a few feet from the road or trail and suddenly one tree looks very much like another, as the forest closes behind you and there are no helpful signposts to point you in the right direction. The sad postscript to Mrs. Young’s story came almost six months later. An article in The “Journal” on Nov. 8, 1913 reported that Mr. Young had discovered his wife’s body in a stream, where it had apparently drifted under a log and become completely submerged. “The position of the body explains the failure of the search parties to locate it at the time of her disappearance,” explains the article, continuing “The country in that vicinity is very hilly and is thickly wooded, and could not be covered to any satisfaction,” despite several people scouring the area for more than a week. So where was Mrs. Young’s body found? Had she somehow managed, despite her illness, to travel a consider-
able distance from her farm, thus taking her outside the area the searchers concentrated on? Was she found in some other creek, far removed from the one that was searched so diligently by those looking for her? No. Mrs. Young’s body was found, the report tells us, “about 600 yards up-stream from the house in which she lived”. She had covered a distance equivalent to that of six football fields, yet those looking for her were unable to discover so much as a trace, despite focusing their efforts on that area and that stream. Reporting on Mrs. Young’s disappearance in May, the “Journal” stated that “This is the most mysterious case that has ever been recorded in the district.” It was certainly mysterious; but does it deserve to be called the “most” mysterious disappearance that has occurred in the area? It could be argued that a disappearance from ten years earlier was even more puzzling; and unlike the case of Mrs. Young, which at least had a conclusion – however tragic – it has never satisfactorily been solved, despite a tantalizing clue being found some five years after the fact. But that will have to wait until the next installment. . . .
Several years ago and a daughter liva friend who lives in ing in Ashcroft, and Ashcroft had occasion had recently arto travel by plane from rived from EngVancouver to Kamland to join them loops. Her seatmate here, taking up land was another woman, about 12 miles west a stranger, who hailed of the town. Mrs. from the Lower MainYoung had been in land. This was just at poor health, and the the time when the ravwalks she took were ages of the pine beenot lengthy. When tle epidemic were beshe set out that Wedginning to be seen this nesday morning, GOLDEN COUNTRY far south, and they both there was no reason BARBARA RODEN gazed out at the fingers to think the day’s of rusty red spreadwalk would be any ing through the green carpet far below different to the others. them as they flew near Merritt. But it was. The hours drew on, and Eventually the stranger said “I Mrs. Young did not return. Her husdon’t see why they can’t stop it; all band, becoming increasingly anxsomeone has to do is cut down all the ious, eventually set out in search of infected trees.” her. When there was still no sign of his I don’t know what my friend said wife he sent word into Ashcroft, and a in answer; presumably she was too posse was immediately mustered and open-mouthed with amazement to rushed to the spot. Their search conform a reply. The incident does high- tinued over the next several days, but light, though, how the immensity of as time passed and no trace of Mrs. the Interior defies belief, even when Young was found optimism began to seen from the air. It’s the reason why dwindle, until finally it evaporated alsomeone can think, apparently in com- together. An article in The Journal on plete seriousness, that chopping down May 31 stated that “All hope of ever all the infected trees is possible; and finding Mrs. Young . . . has been given it’s why many people probably have up and all searching parties have been a hard time realizing how terrify- called in.” ingly easy it is to become lost in this The article continues, “It is most area, even with modern technology to unlikely that the lady walked out of help those who are lost and the people the country as she had neither money searching for them. nor strength at the time of her disNow imagine how difficult it appearance.” It concludes in depresswould have been to locate a lost per- ing fashion: “It is the general belief son 100 years ago, when even print- that she has destroyed herself in the ed maps (if they existed for the area) creek nearby, although a most diligent would not have been completely ac- search of this stream has been made curate. On May 21, 1913 Mrs. Adam without result.” Young, the wife of a farmer near VenWithout knowing more about Mrs. ables Valley, left her house for a walk Young’s physical and mental health at early one morning, as she had been in the time, it is impossible to say how the habit of doing for some days. The much credence should be given to the Stray far from the beaten path in this region, and there’s a good chance you may Youngs already had two grown sons idea that she committed suicide. The not find your way back to it.
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